Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely urged the London School of Economics to cancel a talk on Hamas, fearing it would promote support for terrorism among students. Citing a controversial book by Helena Cobban and Rami Khouri, which she believes sympathizes with Hamas, Hotovely highlighted the need for a just resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict. In contrast, LSE emphasized its commitment to free speech and diverse viewpoints, promoting robust debate while adhering to legal boundaries regarding hate speech and terrorism advocacy. The Home Office also stipulated that speakers could face legal repercussions if they incite support for Hamas.
I worry that by promoting such a book, which sympathises with and justifies the survival and existence of Hamas, will only serve to grow support for a brutal terror organisation among your students and beyond.
Free speech and freedom of expression underpins everything we do at LSE. Students, staff and visitors are strongly encouraged to discuss and debate the most pressing issues around the world.
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